2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (408 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Tundra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3700 mm |